Ethnic Medicine in the Southwest 1977 Yaqui, Anglo, Black & Mexican American VG+

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Condition
Acceptable
A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“A very good to near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked - in a mildly rubbed and edgeworn dust ...
Country of Origin
United States
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No
Features
1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
ISBN
9780816506361
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Publisher
University of Arizona Press
ISBN-10
0816506361
ISBN-13
9780816506361
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4705032

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
300 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Ethnic Medicine in the Southwest
Subject
Ethnic Studies / General, Folklore & Mythology, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year
1977
Type
Textbook
Author
Loudell F. Snow, Mary Elizabeth Shutler, Edward H. Spicer, Margarita Artschwager Kay, Eleanor Bauwens
Subject Area
Social Science
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
29.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
76-062553
Dewey Decimal
615/.882/0979
Synopsis
Ethnic Medicine in the Southwest explores traditions guiding the medical arts of Yaqui, Anglo, Black and Mexican American communities and points out the relationship between alternative and scientific medicine. Beliefs prevail that illness may be punishment for sin, or caused by witchcraft or overwork. Treatment may include dreams, herbs, massage, or prayer. While practitioners in these communities are not necessarily licensed in the legal sense, they are nonetheless trusted and often effective., "Ethnic Medicine in the Southwest" explores traditions guiding the medical arts of Yaqui, Anglo, Black and Mexican American communities and points out the relationship between alternative and scientific medicine. Beliefs prevail that illness may be punishment for sin, or caused by witchcraft or overwork. Treatment may include dreams, herbs, massage, or prayer. While practitioners in these communities are not necessarily licensed in the legal sense, they are nonetheless trusted and often effective.
LC Classification Number
GR109.E86

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